Director of Supply Chain

HAPPY HOWL® Director of Supply Chain Huntingdon Valley, PA / Remote · Full-Time About Happy Howl We started Happy Howl because we believe dogs deserve better — and better wasn’t available. Not from the legacy brands cutting corners with feed-grade ingredients, not from the fresh players who can’t survive a pantry shelf, and not from anyone willing to accept that the industry standard for pet nutrition is “good enough.” We’re on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. Every recipe is 100% human-grade, single-source animal protein, zero preservatives, backed by real science and formulated by a PhD nutritionist who obsesses over every ingredient. Our food is shelf-stable for two years without refrigeration — real, whole-food nutrition that’s ready whenever and wherever your dog is. That combination doesn’t exist anywhere else. But we’re more than a product. We work hand-in-hand with rescue organizations across the country because we believe every dog deserves a great meal — not just the ones who already found their forever home. Giving back isn’t a marketing campaign for us. It’s why we exist. We’re backed by some of the most respected investors in consumer and pet, and we’re building the team that scales this brand past $100M in annual revenue. This is not a slow build. We move fast, we think big, and we hold ourselves to a standard most companies talk about but never actually live. The people here are energetic, passionate, thoughtful, and intentional. We’re a team in every sense of the word — we win together, we solve hard problems together, and we’re building something that genuinely matters. If you want to do the best work of your career at a company that refuses to settle, Happy Howl is where you belong. We’re headquartered in Warrington, PA with team members across the US. About the Role As Director of Supply Chain, you’ll own everything upstream of manufacturing — from ingredient sourcing to packaging procurement to supplier relationship management. You’ll play a critical role in de-risking our supply chain as we onboard a second co-manufacturer and scale production to support our growth past $100M in revenue. What You’ll Do Own end-to-end procurement: ingredient sourcing, packaging materials, and supplier contracts. Manage direct supply agreements and packaging pipeline. Lead supply chain workstream for any new manufacturing onboarding. Drive COGS reduction through strategic sourcing, volume negotiations, and supplier consolidation. Ensure supplier compliance with FDA, AAFCO, SQF, and HACCP requirements. Build and maintain a supplier risk matrix with contingency plans for all critical inputs. Coordinate with Head of Nutrition on formulation-related procurement (proteins, premixes, supplements). What We’re Looking For You’ve spent 4–7 years in food & beverage supply chain and you understand the difference between managing a spreadsheet and managing a supply chain. You’ve sourced ingredients, negotiated contracts, and dealt with the moment a critical supplier can’t deliver. You own outcomes, not process. When a protein supplier falls through, you don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do — you’re already on the phone with three alternatives. You flag risk early, you never surprise your team, and you always arrive with a backup plan. You are detail-obsessed. FDA, AAFCO, SQF, HACCP — these aren’t just acronyms to you. You understand that in human-grade pet food, a procurement shortcut isn’t a cost savings, it’s a liability. You reject “good enough” when quality or compliance is on the line. You embrace the underdog spirit. We’re not a Fortune 500 with a procurement department of 30. You’ll be building this function largely on your own, and you see that as the opportunity, not the downside. You elevate the people you work with. You’ll coordinate closely with our PhD nutritionist, our co-manufacturing partners, and our operations team. You communicate clearly, directly, and without ego. Nice to Have Experience in pet food manufacturing or human-grade food production. Familiarity with Tetra Pak packaging or retort processing. SQF or HACCP certification. Experience with ERP/inventory management systems. What We Offer Competitive base salary ($100K–$120K) plus bonus opportunity and equity. Critical role in building supply chain resilience for a fast-growing brand. Work directly with a PhD nutritionist and experienced operations leadership. Opportunity to grow into a VP-level role as the company scales.